Ever wondered what wiped out life on Earth over 200 million years ago? 🌍🦕 Well, a team of brilliant Chinese scientists from Nanjing University just cracked a major piece of that ancient puzzle! 🧩✨
The researchers have pinpointed the exact timing of a mass extinction event that devastated land life way back in the day. 😱🔥 By studying rock layers and fossil records, they've discovered that different ecosystems responded at different speeds to environmental chaos. Some species hung on a bit longer, while others couldn't handle the heat (literally!). 🌋🌿
This groundbreaking discovery helps scientists better understand how mass extinctions unfold. It’s like having a time machine into Earth's dramatic past! 🕰️🔬
Why does this matter to us? 🤔 Knowing how life on Earth responded to extreme changes millions of years ago can give us clues about today's environmental challenges. Climate change, anyone? 🌡️🌪️
So next time someone says history is boring, hit them with this prehistoric plot twist! 😉 Who knew ancient rocks could spill so much tea? 🍵🗿
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Timing of mass extinction 200m years ago pinpointed by scientists
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